Sunday 29th May 2022

 

Despite the cool conditions a few butterflies, like Brown Argus, are out in sheltered spots when a bit of sun comes out.

Migrant birds were 3 Sanderling, Blackcap, Spot Fly & 10 Swallow heading south. Heading north 5 Shelduck, 2 Common Tern, Little Egret. A single Curlew heading south offshore could be the first of the autumn as failed breeders can start heading from the breeding grounds to coastal estuaries to moult. On the other hand the northerly breeze and heavy rain as this blog is being written feels distinctly autumnal !

Failed to see a Bordered Straw last year so is this one a portent of a good season for this species to come.

Ringing: 1 Blackcap, 1 Dunnock, 1 Goldfinch, 1 Great Tit, 1 Linnet, 1 Spotted Flycatcher, 1 Starling.